Who Are We?

As a premier workforce education, training, and development organization, OAI’s mission is pretty simple : to improve lives.

We do that through offering training that leads to safe, meaningful employment while helping companies and communities to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Racial Equity and Inclusion means you will be joining a very diverse and dynamic team of professionals who are enthusiastically dedicated to our mission.

Big thinkers, strategists, problem solvers, caring and fun-loving. OAI is a place that encourages innovative thinking and values flexibility and work-life balance.

Our hard-working team is supportive and collaborative and all share a common desire to help our fellow citizens live better, safer lives.

We’re a growing non-profit and we’re looking for people to grow with us!

Who Are You?

You’re a data-minded, detailed focused person. You enjoy working with people and with numbers to update, track, and maintain information.

You know data and metrics tell a larger story. You are committed to community growth and being part of that change. If this, is you we need you to join our team!

Job Summary :

The Data Coordinator is responsible for the collection and organization of data from manufacturers who participate in the Good Jobs Challenge (GJC) programs.

The primary responsibilities include accurate data entry, running data queries, maintaining data integrity and security, and ensuring the proper sorting and organizing of OCS Salesforce and funders databases.

Why OAI?

Remember when we said at the top that we value work-life balance? That’s legit; OAI’s pay and benefits are generous! Benefits include :

• BCBS medical and dental insurance
• VSP vision
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Ten paid holidays plus we are closed between Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Hybrid office setting
• Paid time off
• Weekly mental health time off
• Monthly Internet / phone reimbursement
• 401k Plan with match
• Excellent technology and IT support
• Employee Assistance Network

OAI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics.

How To Apply?

To apply, submit cover letter describing your interest and experience along with your resume to oaihr@oaiinc.org

Responsibilities :

• Manages and oversees OAI's GJC Salesforce and funders’ databases, ensuring accurate data collection, entry, and storage.
• Manages The Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership’s Data collection tool for the Good Job Challenge.
• Coordinate data collection and collation for Good Job Challenge Manufacturing co-backbones, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and OAI.
• Coordinates with internal departments and participating manufacturers to collect data requirements and ensures that these requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Generates and distributes regular reports and data to OAI management and other stakeholders, highlighting key data insights and trends.
• Reviews and validates all data from training plan partners; coordinates with training plan providers to capture any missing data.
• Ensures all data is captured in OAI's Salesforce database and dashboards actually reflect required data.
• Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to stakeholders on behalf of the manufacturing sector.
• Maintains employer linkages through efficient, timely service and regular communication; provides feedback from employers, ensures workforce needs and retention goals are being met.
• Ensures OAI's Salesforce industry contacts and interactions are accurate and up to date.
• Supports Employer Forums, Employer Advisory Boards and other Employer events as needed.
• Supports Hiring events and exhibits at Job Fairs to promote OAI program trainees.
• Coordinates scheduling of meetings with employers. Periodically accompanies CMISP Manager on scheduled meetings.
• Produces regular project status reports.
• Contributes to progress report writing and data gathering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Four-year undergraduate degree preferred, with 1-2 years of experience in data coordination preferred.
• Salesforce (or similar CRM software) experience preferred.
• Excel data collection experience preferred
• Motivated self-starter
• Socially conscious with ability to work with diverse populations.
• Organized, confident, articulate public speaker, team player, detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop work opportunities and place individuals in jobs or demonstrated success in transferable skill area.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and to produce timely written reports.
• Must have automotive transportation for reimbursable local job-related travel.

Equal Opportunity :

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply

Last updated : 2024-05-24